Mark the anniversary of the 1938 Hurricane and view the paintings of Arthur Small

Thursday

Aug 30, 2012 at 11:28 AM

FAIRHAVEN — The 74th anniversary of the Hurricane of 1938 will be the subject at an open house Friday, Sept. 21, at the Northeast Maritime Institute, 32 Washington St., Fairhaven. The event begins at 3 p.m.

FAIRHAVEN — The 74th anniversary of the Hurricane of 1938 will be the subject at an open house Friday, Sept. 21, at the Northeast Maritime Institute, 32 Washington St., Fairhaven. The event begins at 3 p.m.

The film, "A Wind to Shake the World," produced by M. L. Baron for the 50th anniversary of the hurricane, will be shown throughout the afternoon.

At 6:30 p.m. Fairhaven resident Ted Lorentzen will give an informative talk on Palmer's Island Light keeper and artist, Arthur Small. Take the opportunity to view three massive paintings by Arthur Small now on display at the maritime institute. Learn how these paintings came back to Fairhaven, along with another gifted by Friends Academy to the Millicent Library in Fairhaven Center.

In remembrance of Mabel Small, who perished in the 1938 Hurricane, Arthur Small's painting of the "Clipper Ship, Stag-Hound," will be presented to the Millicent Library at the conclusion of the program.

Admission is free and light refreshments will be served. For more information, call 508-992-4025.